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Global and Health Briefs

Step Outside, Live Longer

Jun 30, 2026 ● By Jerry Garcia, PA-C, and Raymond Wohl, BA, MA

Spending time outdoors may be one of the simplest ways to support better health and longevity. This Chicago-focused article explores how nature can reduce stress, improve sleep, boost cardiovascular health, and promote healthy aging. Discover easy ways to enjoy Chicago’s parks, trails, and green spaces for a healthier, more active lifestyle.

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Gut Health in Early Life

Jun 30, 2026

Early exposure to diverse gut microbes may shape lifelong immune health, influencing disease risk well into adulthood.

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Kimchi May Help Excrete Nanoplastics

Jun 30, 2026

Researchers found a kimchi-derived probiotic may help the body remove nanoplastics, offering a promising new area of study.

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Brain Waste Disposal May Resolve Parkinson’s

Jun 30, 2026

A new experimental treatment helps clear toxic proteins linked to Parkinson’s, improving movement and balance in animal studies.

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Air Pollution Threatens Childhood Health

Jun 30, 2026

Nearly half of U.S. children breathe unhealthy air, increasing risks for asthma, impaired development and chronic disease.

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Lead Exposure and Cardiovascular Disease

Jun 30, 2026

Even low levels of long-term lead exposure significantly raise the risk of heart disease and stroke, researchers report.

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Clean Energy From Coal Mines

Jun 30, 2026

An innovative project turns flooded coal mines into a renewable heating and cooling source for an entire community.

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New NASA Engine Aims To Reach Mars

Jun 30, 2026

NASA's powerful new electric propulsion system could shorten future Mars missions while using far less fuel than rockets.

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Emperor Penguins on the Brink

Jun 30, 2026

Record-low Antarctic sea ice is pushing emperor penguins toward extinction, threatening breeding colonies across the continent.

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The Secret Language of Reef Fish

Jun 30, 2026

Color-changing surgeonfish may signal cleaner wrasse when they're ready for parasite removal, revealing a remarkable reef partnership.

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Glacier Retreat Triggers Tsunami

Jun 30, 2026

A glacier-driven Alaska landslide unleashed one of the tallest tsunamis ever recorded, highlighting growing climate-related risks.

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Brain-Cleaning Mechanism Discovered

May 29, 2026

Researchers identify a new brain fluid drainage pathway linked to waste removal, offering insight into memory loss, Alzheimer’s and how the brain maintains long-term health.

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Curcumin’s Potential to Clear Cataracts

May 29, 2026

Studies suggest curcumin may slow or prevent cataracts through antioxidant effects, though limited absorption and lack of human trials leave its clinical potential uncertain.

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Potential Risks of Using Chatbots for Medical Advice

May 29, 2026

AI health chatbots show inconsistent triage accuracy, sometimes underestimating emergencies, highlighting concerns about relying on digital tools for critical medical decisions.

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Phthalates Linked to Premature Births

May 29, 2026

Common plastic chemicals like DEHP and DINP are linked to millions of premature births globally, raising concerns about everyday exposure and long-term developmental health risks.

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ADHD and Learning Disabilities Share Genetic Origins

May 29, 2026

New research shows ADHD, dyslexia and dyscalculia often share genetic roots, increasing the likelihood of co-occurring conditions while requiring distinct diagnosis and treatment approaches.

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Capturing an Earthquake

May 29, 2026

A rare video of a 7.7 Myanmar earthquake offers scientists new insight into fault movement, capturing ground shifts in real time for precise geological analysis.

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Origins of American Gambling

May 29, 2026

Ancient bone dice reveal Native American games of chance date back over 12,000 years, reshaping the history of gambling in North America.

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Ants on Caffeine

May 29, 2026

Caffeine appears to sharpen memory in invasive Argentine ants, potentially leading to more effective pest control strategies using enhanced bait systems.

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Greenland’s Ice Cap Melted 7,000 Years Ago

May 29, 2026

New evidence shows parts of Greenland’s ice sheet fully melted thousands of years ago, suggesting greater vulnerability to current warming and rising sea levels.

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